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Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1922, Page 2

T’’f> entries for Monday’s fat stock -alo at Aralmra appear in tin’s issue. The monthly meeting of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will he hold at the Drill Shod at 7.A1l o’clock on Monday night. To-day Icing tie anniversary of the death of ’ln- late Richard John Seddon, a nuiuher of floral wreaths were deposited at the S’eddon Memorial in front of the Government Building. Messrs Perry Pros, sawmill at Tnkutai c losed clown last night owing to lack of orders. This is the first stoppage for lack of orders for over twenty y ars that the mill has keen running. Monday last was the sixth anniversary of the death of Kngland’s then [ greatest soldier, Karl Kitchener, who i was lost in the Hampshire with most of ! the ship’s company oft the north coast o: Scotland on June s‘h, The question* of erecting a Robert Purus statue in Hokitika is to Ik* revived immediately. A substantial contribution has been offered by a local admirer of the Scotch poet, and this will be taken advantage of by a local committee -which will set about the raising of the funds required to complete the purchase of a statue which will be ecu ornament to the town. A provisional site on Cass Square has been mentioned, and full paiticulars are to he placed before a committee meeting which it is intended to convene for next. week. Hoot repairs wanted! When it comes to a question of good boot repairing “11.IPs’’ lead. Don’t have damp feet |in winter time; it’s dangerous. Bring your boots to us to repair and be well | shod. X.Z. Clothing ' Factory.—Advt. A train traveller says that he has, and possibly thousands of others have, solved the question of increased railway fares in a way not anticipated by those who framed the tariff (states the “Manawntu Times”). So many now travel second, who hitherto took firstclass tickets, that one’s friends may he found more readily there. To know the exact proportions of first and se-cond-class passengers this year and last would interest the public, and perhaps agitate those* who framed the tariff. A friend for yap 1 “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs, iuid colds. Get a

Catholic residents are notified that| Mass will be celebrated at Kokatnhi on Sunday next, 11th at 8 a.m. A reminder is given of the auction sale hv Messrs M. Houston and Co. on the premises of Mackley's stove at Kokatahi on Tuesday morning next. North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Try “H.K.” hoot repairs. Wc guarantee first class work and we use only the best materials. Soles saved while von wait. X. 55. Clothing Factory.— | Ailvt. The next Sing Song will be held in the Town Hall, Saturday, June 17th under the able leadership of Mrs Staveley. A silver collection will be asked for at the door, the proeeds going to the Beautifying Association. At the Greymouth Borough Abattoirs last month the following stock were dealt with: Cows 3, bullocks 166, sheep 012. lambs 168, pigs 13, calves 17. One cow, one bullocks, three sheep, one lamb and one pig were condemned. The fees amounted to £137 las 3d.

An accident occurred -shortly before two o’clock yesterday afternon in the vicinity of High - Street, Greymouth. Mrs 'Reynolds of Knroro, accompanied by her son and Mrs H. Weenink, were driving into Greymouth, when the horse took fright and suddenly swerved throwing both ladies out of the vehicle. Mrs Reynolds was admitted to the Hospital. but the extent of her injuries is not yet known. Mrs Weenink received bruises but was aide to return to her home.

(‘dills anil a hlild foi'ni of influotlKa are reported to lie very prevalent in Wellington at tlife present time, says I Ik> “Dominion,” but the severe weather does not ap)war to have, caused any increase in the serious illnesses. T! ore wore three cases of pneumonia

i'nsl one ease of pneumonic influenza in \V ellington last week, as compared with four eases of pneumonia and two cases ol pneumonic influenza in the preceding week. The infectious cases reported in p e Wellington district last week included four cases of pneumonia and thro? cases of pneumonic influenza. While proceeding to Tarata one night, states tlio New Plymouth “News.” a young couple on a motorcycle had an unenviable experience, doing down a slippery grade the lady’s coat became entangled in the chain and the rear huh of the cycle and the wheels skidded, the couple being “nixed up” on the road. Passengers in a passing car came to their assistance, and when the lady was extricated from an uncomfortable position'she said: “1 will not ride on he- > i„d again ; that is the second time to-div.” She explained that she had iwi o been thrown oil' the cycle on that trip, and the Tarata aig-zag and a wet night were before them.

the very finest silicate sand for glassmaking las been made in the Ashburton (: ;>isr... :1 few miles above the radv.ay at .Mount Somers. The fil'd "ns made bv two miners who were prospecting for coal. The Ashburton Gorge has b.'cn the scene of other discoveries, a reported find of diamonds three decades ago causing sonic excitement. Ihe “diamonds” proved to he untrue, being simply crystals of singular hardness. Limestone and lignite is all that j, at present being taken out of tins 1 aopv hunting ground for prospectoi s and geologists, although one «» * lO '•allies in Christehureli was built of the ;fd e,l stone taken out of the gorge, :1 s 'also was a hank in Melbourne. It ■„ stated that a Christchurch company iut osted in the present discovery •f sili.-ate sand.

The linguistic talents of tlie Maori v •:e referred to by the rangitira of the'Auckland Savage Club, Mr A. M. Bartley. at the club’s “korero” on a recent evening. Some time ago, he said, the members of the club under tom; the task of rendering the national choruses of various countries in the respective languages. The Russian National Anthem presented the greatest difficulty, and most members of the choir found that it was more than they could “get their tongue round.” The obstacle, however, was surmounted by a full-blooded Maori member of the choir (reports the “New Zealand Herald.”). “He was the only one,” Air Hartley added, “who could give a pro--1 or, pronunciation of the Russian language.”

The dentil, occurred at .Christchurch on Wednesday night of Mr Alfred Sherlock, the well known photographer of Heelton. The deceased had been very ill for some two years past and had undergone operations at lleefton and Christchurch, but the trouble was too deep-seated, and his demise occurred as stated after a most painful illness. The late Mr Sherlock had resided in lleefton for a lengthy period, hut previously he- was in business at Pao--10:1 (Auckland) and Hokitika. He was a native of Christchurch and 52 years of age. His assistance in anything for the welfare of the, town or any worthy object was always forthcoming with spoiltaiieiusness that was heartily appreciated by all. He was an active memlier of the Good Templars Lodge and also of the Wesleyan Church. Deceased is survived by a widow, and son and a daughter and his brother (Mr P. C. Sherlock) resides at New Brighton. His sisters are Mesdames White and Bray (CViishington), Childs (Christchurch), and H. Lawn (Belfast). The family will receive the condolence of a largo circle of friends in their great trouble.

Special hig purchase AGO ladies’ woollen juiitpe s in cream, pink, saxe, liolio, black, black and white facings, fawn, rose, lemon, usual prices 19s fid to 39s fid, special purchase price 9s lid, 12s fid and Ms fid each. Ladies’ woollen frocks in fawn, navy, henna, rose, special purchase price 39s fid. Children’s grey flannel dresses, fancy stitching, sizes 24in, now lfis fid, 27in now 17s fid, 30in now 18s fid, 33in now 19s fid, 3(>in now 21s, 39in now 22s fid. Bo not pay double the prices elsewhere. McCJruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Abraham Lincoln will always be lovingly remembered for abolishing Negro Slavery ; likewise Hokitika commercial travellers for their part in abolishing Washboard Slavery with “NO-RUBRING” Laundry Help. Advice to motorists:—Get “OIL DAG.” Lubricates even when there is no oil. Reduces wear., friction and carbonising. Prevents pitting of valves, improves compression. Manning Mcchinery Co., fi Bedford Row, Christchurch. For Hacking Cough, Woods,; {jpot XVpepnint Cur§.

In connection with the auction sale at Mackley’s store, Kokatalig on Tuesday next, luncheon will he available. The scow Southern Isie, hi fof filer years a trader to this port is now being fitted out as a dredge for Nelson Harbor.

James’ motor lorry will he at the disposal of buyers at Mackley’s auction sale on Tuesday. Prompt delivery with full responsibility assured.

At tbe annual meeting of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce, held last evening, Mr W. R. Kettle was elected President and Messrs A. Smith | and K. Kitchinghnm, Vice Presidents. At the annual meeting of the Roller Licensing Committee, the Chairman | sta ed, in reference to a question that had been Considered at the noon sitting, that the BMieii had decided for ti e present to continue, to rely upon publicans to carry out the conditions imposed upon them and grant the licenses, but, in the event of continuance being carried at next poll, the Committee would insist on the requirements being strictly complied with before granting the licenses. The slumbrous pence of Terrace Street in Palmerston North (states the “Times”) was disturbed at an early hour the other day by sounds of a struggle in a resident’s front garden, and the panting of two men in earnest combat. A flying figure then shot out from the gateway and scampered down the street, while the other, in the airiest of night attire, leaned over the fence and pursued him with his tongue and not until his vocabulary was thoroughly threadbare (or perhaps the keenness of the night wind Urged a retreat) did he return to bed. The assumption of all innocent pUssOrdiy is that the flying figure inferred to is oite of those sneak-tlneveS who have bfeeOnle so busy of late.

The following anecdote indicates the , 0 -roe from which ti e Prjnce of Wales derives his sense of humour, It is about his grandmother, Princess Mary of Cambridge, Duchess of Feck, went to a bazaar the other day. 1 vineess Mary caml' down the stairs tonkin,, bland and smiling. After she had ~ono I was told Curt a lady had ; been co nniis'ion d tti write to the Puncess to ask her to open the bazaar, and at the same time she had written tti .nn- , he- laclv. and said, “I ha™ just v «'tten to ask goo l. kind, fat Alary to patronise us.” aiid what d-d she do but nut Ike letters into the wrong omslopes. The next day she got a note to hear that good, kind, fat Ala j will patronise your bazaar-

One of the features of the butter market has been the high premi m paid for Danish butter, ns much « 50s per owl. being , aid » excess of the New Zealand price (states lie annual report of the National D ■ y Association!. Several reasons have be.n given viz; Short supplies of Danish Ini'cc quantity sold on the C Wtineut, f on ” of the consumer that he "»s buying old stocks of New Zealand, etc; but none of these reasons seem just to touch the spot, and it ' s fl”' l ’’ evident that the orgari-ati n in Denmark which allows the producer to exercise control of the prices, subject always to the iaw of supply and demand, is the main reason for their better price.

The District Racing Committee met at Grevmonth last -night, Mr T. E. Coates in the chair. A grant of £lO was made from the District provident fund to a jockey injured Kurnara meeting. It was reported that a similar grant had been .made from the accident fund of the Racing Conference. Several applications for trainers and jockeys licenses were received and recommended to the Licnsing Committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference. A northern case where the Ideal club refrained front giving a certificate, was sent forward without recommendation. The ease of an employer reporting an apprenteie for not attending to hi s’ duties was further considered, the parties being piesent and stating their eases. Tt was resolved to defer the matter for a month, tbe employer agreeing to a tranfer of the apprentice in the meantime if same could be arranged. The Racing Conference forwarded list of racing dates which were in accordance with the recommendations of the District Committee, It was decided to hold future meetings during the winter months in the daytime.

• Where is the best place' to get' value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc.? Try “Paterson’s” llevell St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never res ret it. Ccllonial blankets, white and grey, single 29s (id, three-quarter 37s Cd, double 49s 6d. Don’t forget to inspect our untea cable tweed working trousers and boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and boy's clothing. If you are unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wi'il refund the money. Agents for C. Taylor n.nd Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. I ’.O. Box 86, Hokitika.. Advt;